Stricter Health and Vaccination Rules for Imported Dogs
This Act establishes stricter health and administrative requirements for dogs imported into the U.S., especially those intended for adoption or sale. Citizens planning to bring a dog from abroad must ensure the animal is healthy, vaccinated, permanently identified, and accompanied by proper veterinary documentation. The goal is to protect public and animal health in the U.S. by mitigating the risk of diseases carried by imported dogs.
Key points
Mandatory Good Health: Every imported dog must be in good health, verified by a certificate issued by an accredited foreign veterinarian.
Vaccination and Testing Requirements: Dogs must receive all necessary vaccinations, parasite treatments, and demonstrate negative test results, evidenced by an endorsed veterinary certificate.
Age and Permit for Transfer: Dogs imported for the purpose of transfer (sale, adoption, donation) must be at least 6 months old and require a specific import permit.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Importers failing to comply face penalties, and the dogs may be quarantined, forfeited, or removed from the U.S. at the importer's expense.
New Transport Regulations: The Act defines 'transporter' and requires carriers and intermediate handlers to submit copies of veterinary inspection certificates to a centralized, publicly available database.
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